Pubescent Racehorses

The horseracing industry would have you believe that the Kentucky Derby horse is at the peak of his athletic prowess. It's a lie. Truth is, most of today's racehorses, certainly the ones vying for the big purses, are but adolescents running on physically immature bodies...

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